Manoj Kumar
About Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar is a Senior Application Security Engineer with extensive experience in security testing and application security. He has worked for several companies, including Crestron Electronics and Paladion, and has delivered training at national and international security conferences.
Work at Backbase
Manoj Kumar currently serves as a Senior Application Security Engineer at Backbase, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing application security measures and ensuring the integrity of software products. His responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive data. His experience in application security contributes to the overall security posture of Backbase.
Previous Experience in Security Engineering
Before joining Backbase, Manoj Kumar worked at Crestron Electronics as a Quality Engineer - Security from 2018 to 2021. He spent three years in Bangalore, India, where he focused on security quality assurance. Prior to that, he was employed at Paladion, where he held two positions: Analyst Security Testing from 2015 to 2017 and Senior Analyst Security Testing from 2017 to 2018. His roles involved conducting security assessments and testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Education and Expertise
Manoj Kumar holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Cyber Security from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Science and Engineering from Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, studying from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices.
Professional Contributions
Manoj Kumar has developed Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges in various programming languages, including .NET, JAVA, and PHP. He has delivered training sessions at both national and international security conferences, sharing his knowledge and expertise in the field. Additionally, he has provided live security training through social media platforms, contributing to the broader cybersecurity community.
Client Engagement and Recognition
Throughout his career, Manoj Kumar has engaged as an onsite resource at multiple locations, where he received client appreciation for his timely vulnerability fixes. His proactive approach to security has helped organizations address potential threats effectively, enhancing their overall security frameworks.